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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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