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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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