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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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