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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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