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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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