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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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