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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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