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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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