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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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