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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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