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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important 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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