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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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