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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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