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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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