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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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