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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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