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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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