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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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