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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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