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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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