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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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