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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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