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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators 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 teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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