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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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