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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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