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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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