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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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