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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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