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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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