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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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