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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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