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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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