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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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