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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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