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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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