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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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