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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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