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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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