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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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