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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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