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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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