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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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