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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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