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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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