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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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