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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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