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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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