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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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