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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources