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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers 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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