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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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