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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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