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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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