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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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