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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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