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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today 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 educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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