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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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