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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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