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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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