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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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