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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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