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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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