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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors 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 experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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