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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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