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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance 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 educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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