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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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