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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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