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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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