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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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