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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because online 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 we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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