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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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