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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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