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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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