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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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