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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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