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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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