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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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