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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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