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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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