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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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