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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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