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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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