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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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