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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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