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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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