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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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