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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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