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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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