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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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