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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key 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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