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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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