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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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