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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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