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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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