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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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