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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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