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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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