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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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