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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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