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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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