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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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