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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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