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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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