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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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