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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different 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 we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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