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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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