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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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