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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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