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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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