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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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