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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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