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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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