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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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