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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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