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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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