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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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