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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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