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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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