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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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