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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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