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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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