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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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