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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education 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 participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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