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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important 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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