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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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