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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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