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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have empowered humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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