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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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