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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online 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 institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education experiments. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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