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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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