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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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