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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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