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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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