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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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