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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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