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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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