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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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