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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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