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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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