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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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