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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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