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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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