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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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