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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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