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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the 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 gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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