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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner 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 procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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