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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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