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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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