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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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