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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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