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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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