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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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