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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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