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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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