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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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