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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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