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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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