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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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