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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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