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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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