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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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