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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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