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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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