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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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