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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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