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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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