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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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