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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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