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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning enable people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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