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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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