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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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