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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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