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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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