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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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