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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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