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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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