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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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