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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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