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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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