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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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