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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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