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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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