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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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