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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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