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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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