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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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