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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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