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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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