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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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