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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology enable students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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