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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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