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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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