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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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