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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about 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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