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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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