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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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