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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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