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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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