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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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