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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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