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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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