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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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