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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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