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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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