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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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