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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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