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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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