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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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