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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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