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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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