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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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