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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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