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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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