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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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