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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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