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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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