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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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