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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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