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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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