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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand these open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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