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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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