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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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