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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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