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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners 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 advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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