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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses 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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