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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning 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 training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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