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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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