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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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