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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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