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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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