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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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