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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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