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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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