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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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