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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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