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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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