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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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