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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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