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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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