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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores 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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