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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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