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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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