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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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