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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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