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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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