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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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