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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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