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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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