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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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