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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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