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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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