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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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