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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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