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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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