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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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