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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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