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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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