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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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