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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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