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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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