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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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