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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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