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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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