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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers 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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