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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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