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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that blended 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 organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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