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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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