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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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