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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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