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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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