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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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