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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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