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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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