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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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