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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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