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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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