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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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