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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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