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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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