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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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