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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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