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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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