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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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