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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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