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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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