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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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