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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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