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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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