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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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