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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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