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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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