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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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