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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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