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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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