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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student 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 commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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