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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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