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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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