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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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