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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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