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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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