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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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