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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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