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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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