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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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