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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education 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 certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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