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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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