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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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