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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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