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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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