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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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