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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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