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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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