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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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