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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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