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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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