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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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