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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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