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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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