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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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