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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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