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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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