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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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