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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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