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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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