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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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