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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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