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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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