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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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