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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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