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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. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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