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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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