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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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