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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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