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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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