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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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