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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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