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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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