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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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