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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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