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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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