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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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