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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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