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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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