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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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