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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews 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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