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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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