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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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