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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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