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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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