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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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