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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key 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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