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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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