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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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