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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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