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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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