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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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