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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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