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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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