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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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