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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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