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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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