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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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