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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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