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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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