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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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