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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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