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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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