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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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