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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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