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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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