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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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