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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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