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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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