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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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