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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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