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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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