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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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