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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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