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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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