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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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