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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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