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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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