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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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