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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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