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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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