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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the 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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