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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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