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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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