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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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