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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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