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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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