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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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