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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies 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 organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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