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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge 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 considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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