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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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