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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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