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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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