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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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