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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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