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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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