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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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