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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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