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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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