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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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