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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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