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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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