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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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