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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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