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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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