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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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