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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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