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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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