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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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