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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever 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 teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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