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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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