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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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