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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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