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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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