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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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