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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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