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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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