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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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