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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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