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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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