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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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