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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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