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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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