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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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