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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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