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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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