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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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