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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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