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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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