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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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