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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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