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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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