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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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