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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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