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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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