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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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