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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education 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 guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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