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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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