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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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