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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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