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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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