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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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