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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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