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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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