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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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