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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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