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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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