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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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