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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key 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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