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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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