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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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