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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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