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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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