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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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