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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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