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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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