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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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