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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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