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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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