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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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