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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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