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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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