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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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