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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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