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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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