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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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