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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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