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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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