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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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