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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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