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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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