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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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