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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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