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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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