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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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