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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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