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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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