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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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