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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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