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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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