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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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