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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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