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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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