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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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