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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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