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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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