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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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