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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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