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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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