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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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