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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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