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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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