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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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