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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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