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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses 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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