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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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