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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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