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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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