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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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