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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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