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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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