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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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