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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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