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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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