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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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