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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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