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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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