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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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